chaim
Member
I don't want a caliber war here, it doesn't really answer my question. I don't really care if you are a 9mm guy, a .45acp guy, an intermediate caliber gal, or whatever. Sure, for this discussion you may have to mention if you have a preference, but please don't go much more into it, and certainly don't comment on other people's preferences (so what if some people prefer "light and fast" or "big holes only" or "are comfortable with them all- placement placement placement"). I want to know how you choose your carry/HD guns.
Are you a caliber guy/gal who chooses your guns based on what is available in that caliber, or do you pick the gun you like best ("I shoot it best", "it fits me best", "it is comfortable to carry", "I like its history", "it looks best", etc) and the gun determines your caliber?
For me, I am comfortable with all the major calibers so I go more for platform. The gun I shoot best, or that I simply feel like loading up for HD (and when in a carry state to carry) is the one I go with. I have a CZ 75B in 9mm that I'm happy with, I love 1911s so I do .45acp, I love K-frame revolvers (.38 and .357). When I carry I will probably usually carry a snub so that means .38+P (unless I change to a 9mm or .32mag snub), and a 3" K-frame (.38 and .357 mostly, though there are some .44spl K-frame sized guns from Taurus out there). I have pretty much never limited myself to certain calibers, I pick the guns I've liked and the caliber followed from there.
Are you a caliber guy/gal who chooses your guns based on what is available in that caliber, or do you pick the gun you like best ("I shoot it best", "it fits me best", "it is comfortable to carry", "I like its history", "it looks best", etc) and the gun determines your caliber?
For me, I am comfortable with all the major calibers so I go more for platform. The gun I shoot best, or that I simply feel like loading up for HD (and when in a carry state to carry) is the one I go with. I have a CZ 75B in 9mm that I'm happy with, I love 1911s so I do .45acp, I love K-frame revolvers (.38 and .357). When I carry I will probably usually carry a snub so that means .38+P (unless I change to a 9mm or .32mag snub), and a 3" K-frame (.38 and .357 mostly, though there are some .44spl K-frame sized guns from Taurus out there). I have pretty much never limited myself to certain calibers, I pick the guns I've liked and the caliber followed from there.